The Harsh Reality: What If I Can Never Go Back Home?

Welcome to Mike's Philippine Retirement: “Can I Ever Go Back Home?”
Many retirees move overseas thinking they can always “go back home someday.”
But what happens when that day comes… and you realize going back isn’t that simple anymore?

On a recent flight, I asked myself a question most expats avoid:
What if I wanted to return to the U.S.? Could I actually do it?

This video is a brutally honest conversation about what changes after years abroad—
your finances, your freedom, your friendships, your lifestyle, and your identity.

We talk about:

Why restarting life in the U.S. after 60 is harder than people admit

The real cost of housing, healthcare, transportation, and daily life back home

Losing freedom, independence, and social connections

Why “starting over” feels different at 70 than it did at 40

And why choosing to stay doesn’t mean you failed—it means you adapted

If you’re living overseas, thinking about returning home, or wondering if you’ve made the right choice, this video will make you stop and think.

This isn’t about being trapped.
It’s about realizing you’ve built a life you don’t want to lose.
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